UMW’s 2015 Homecoming festivities are scheduled for Saturday, October 24. Be sure to stop by the College of Business tent in the Battleground Complex to say hello and grab a giveaway from Dean Richardson and Professor Ken Machande!

The University of Mary Washington athletic department will again include tailgating as part of the Homecoming festivities for Saturday, October 25. Interested in purchasing a space? Reservations available through umweagles.com.

Join the College of Business as it welcomes alumnus Mike Stough ’86, Senior Vice President and General Auditor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, to the Fredericksburg campus to speak with students on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 412.

A native of Maryland, Stough joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in 2012 as general auditor. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mary Washington College and a master’s degree in business/IT management from Johns Hopkins University. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Information Systems Auditor and is Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls. Stough’s professional experience includes a number of years as a partner in an international “Big 4″ accounting firm as well as a senior audit executive with a leading banking institution.

]]>http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/07/october-6-mike-stough-86-senior-vice-president-and-general-auditor-federal-reserve-bank-of-richmond/feed/0October 3: College of Business Career Dayhttp://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/07/college-of-business-career-day/
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Students will have the opportunity to meet with alumni and employers at Career Day on October 3.

The University of Mary Washington College of Business is planning a Career Day for our students on Saturday, October 3, 2015! The purpose of the day is to provide both career exploration and more practical ‘how to’ sessions for all students. Students will investigate career paths, industries, and opportunities for gaining experience in the field of their choosing through networking directly with employers and alumni. There will be an Etiquette Lunch and we will end the day with several students being interviewed!

More than 30 UMW alumni attended the inaugural reception for the DC Metro Network on Thursday, June 11 at Bread & Salt in Washington, DC. Guests mingled with friends over drinks and light appetizers before hearing remarks from special guest speaker Lynne Richardson, Dean of the UMW College of Business. Dean Richardson commented on the importance of networking as related to personal and professional development.

Dean Richardson speaks with alumni at networking reception.

The gathering is the first in an ongoing series of professional networking events designed to engage alumni with various topics while also providing an enjoyable social outlet. Future events will be posted on the UMW Alumni Relations website. The DC Alumni Network may also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

]]>http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/06/dean-richardson-featured-at-inaugural-dc-metro-alumni-reception/feed/0Mary Washington’s Tyler Carey Claims ITA Atlantic South Most Improved Player, Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and Leadership Awardshttp://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/mary-washingtons-tyler-carey-claims-ita-atlantic-south-most-improved-player-arthur-ashe-sportsmanship-and-leadership-awards/
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]]>http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/mary-washingtons-tyler-carey-claims-ita-atlantic-south-most-improved-player-arthur-ashe-sportsmanship-and-leadership-awards/feed/0September 29: Speed Networkinghttp://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-29-speed-networking/
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Speed Networking is back! The College of Business and the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance have joined forces once again to present Speed Networking. Students are invited to join Mary Washington alumni and business professionals from the Fredericksburg area on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Anderson Center Concourse for an evening of networking.

Speed Networking allows participants to network with professionals in short intervals making it a great way to develop new connections. Students will be paired with a business professional for a 3 minute interval before switching to professional. It’s informal, FUN and effective!

Students that RSVP by Tuesday, September 22 will receive a small set of complimentary business cards to use at the event. Please RSVP to Lucy Quann at lquann@umw.edu.

Attire: Business professional required.

]]>http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-29-speed-networking/feed/0September 19: Taking Your Business Degree to the Next Stephttp://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-19-taking-your-business-degree-to-the-next-step/
http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-19-taking-your-business-degree-to-the-next-step/#respondThu, 14 May 2015 00:01:21 +0000http://business.umw.edu/?p=60093Family Weekend is an annual event that takes place each fall at the University of Mary Washington. Friends and families of UMW students are invited to visit the campus and get a taste of student life. Over forty events take place throughout the weekend, including these hallmark events: Education Abroad Fair, Cookout & Club Showcase, and Tour of Brompton, Home of the UMW President.

The College of Business will host an alumni panel Saturday, September 19 at 10:00am in Monroe Hall, Room 240. Business graduates will be on hand to meet with current students and families as well as to discuss their post-college professional lives and how their experiences at UMW impacted their current work.

]]>http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-19-taking-your-business-degree-to-the-next-step/feed/0September 16: Meet the Accounting Firmshttp://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-17-meet-the-accounting-firms/
http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-17-meet-the-accounting-firms/#respondWed, 13 May 2015 17:03:17 +0000http://business.umw.edu/?p=55661Are you seeking employment or an internship? Interested in gaining networking experience? You are invited to participate in UMW’s ‘Meet the Firms’ 2015 event, co-hosted by the Office of Academic and Career Services and the College of Business. This event aims to connect UMW students interested in pursuing an internship or career in accounting with local and regional accounting firms.

Pre-registration (contact: lquann@umw.edu) for students is encouraged, but not required. Students are encouraged to bring copies of their resume to the event. Students that are unable to attend or would like to submit their resume to be included in a packet for all employers – please submit resume to lquann@umw.edu by Friday, September 11.

]]>http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-17-meet-the-accounting-firms/feed/0September 9: COB Resume Workshophttp://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-9-cob-resume-workshop/
http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-9-cob-resume-workshop/#respondWed, 13 May 2015 16:01:28 +0000http://business.umw.edu/?p=57271Producing a well written resume is a basic requirement for a successful job search. The Office of Academic and Career Services is hosting a resume workshop for College of Business students on Wednesday, September 9 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 412.

Led by Academic and Career Services at UMW, this workshop will assist you in developing a resume from scratch or polishing the one you currently have. It is strongly recommended for ALL business students beginning an internship or job search process. Students planning to attend Meet the Accounting Firms on September 16 will find this event especially helpful. Learn how to put together a resume that highlights your greatest strengths and talents. By the end of this workshop your resume will say, “Interview me!”

If interested in attending this workshop, please RSVP to Lucy Quann at lquann@umw.edu.

]]>http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/september-9-cob-resume-workshop/feed/0August 27: Welcome Week – Speed Networking with the COBhttp://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/august-27-welcome-week-speed-networking-with-the-cob/
http://business.umw.edu/blog/2015/05/august-27-welcome-week-speed-networking-with-the-cob/#respondTue, 12 May 2015 17:06:27 +0000http://business.umw.edu/?p=60084The College of Business is excited to host Speed Networking in conjunction with UMW’s Welcome Week!

Speed Networking is informal, FUN & effective! Chat with other UMW students and develop new connections! Students are paired for 3 minutes before switching to the next person. RSVP: lquann@umw.edu.